Tag Archive: Twin Turbo

Jun 25

The Cadillac XTS to get twin turbo V6

Turbos are the future, and the future is here. Following the lead of BMW, Mercedes, and even Ford GM has jumped hard on the turbo trend. Turbos give a car the best of both worlds. First you get lots of torque which can make for fun driving and ample power when needing to pass or …

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Mar 31

Sunday Commentary: Easter Sunday

E63 Mercedes Wagon

If ever there were a holiday that was a metaphor for the car world it would be Easter. Easter is all about the gathering of family and friends to celebrate the Resurrection. Friday night I attended a bit of an Easter gathering myself. I gathered with friends to celebrate old muscle cars, and hot rods …

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Feb 21

McLaren P1 has 903hp

McLaren P1

Slowly but surely more information on the McLaren P1 keeps trickling out. We now know more about it’s hybrid drive system and it’s 903hp. 903hp is a lot of horsepower no matter how you slice it. Power is served up by a 3.8L twin turbo V8 with an electric motor to provide the last bit …

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Feb 09

Future Classic: Mazda RX7

SCCA

The Mazda RX7 used to be a cult classic, however with the explosion of the Fast and Furious movie series it has become mainstream. Now hugely popular especially among the younger generations the quirky rotary powered sports car is sure to be a future classic. Photo By Will Vison So what is it about the …

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Jan 07

Mazda’s Sky-Activ Diesel ALMS/Grand Am car

Mazda 6 racer

Mazda race cars have a rich heritage of innovation and winning. It looks like Mazda has no plans of stopping that now with the Mazda 6 Sky Activ diesel coming to the Rolex 24. Featuring a bad ass twin turbo diesel motor it’s ready to race. Mazda is still teasing images and say they will …

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